Prevent is one of the four elements of CONTEST, the government’s counter-terrorism strategy. It aims to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. The Home Office works with local authorities and a wide range of government departments, and community organisations to deliver the Prevent Strategy.
The Prevent Strategy:
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responds to the ideological challenge we face from terrorism and aspects of extremism, and the threat we face from those who promote these views
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provides practical help to prevent individuals from being drawn into terrorism and ensure they are given appropriate advice and support
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works with a wide range of institutions (including education, criminal justice, faith, charities, online and health) where there are risks of radicalisation that we need to deal with.
The strategy covers all forms of terrorism, including far right extremism and some aspects of non-violent extremism.
When attempting to identify extremist behaviour in a young person we often see many of the same characteristics that we see in other vulnerabilities, but some are specific to extremism.
Speak to us
Speak to your local Prevent Team if you would like to discuss any concerns on:
01392 225130
Please allow this number to ring until the answerphone connects as it calls all of our offices and may not be answered immediately.
Resources
Radicalisation
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
The pack is led by a power-point presentation, with video. A set of guidance notes leads the facilitator through the power-point presentation and contains suggestions for class activities. The Counter Terrorism and Security Act of 2015 . . .
More information
Run, Hide, Tell
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
The Run, Hide, Tell resource pack has been produced by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), as part of their ACT for YOUTH campaign to inform 11-16 year olds of how best to react to a gun or knife terror attack. The PSHE . . .
More information
Videos
Links
Act Early
It can be hard to know what to do if you’re worried someone close is expressing extreme views or hatred, which could lead to them harming themselves or others. Working with other organisations, the police protect vulnerable people from being exploited by extremists through a Home Office programme called Prevent. Act early and tell us your concerns in confidence. You won’t be wasting our time and you won’t ruin lives, but you might save them.
Childline
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
News
24/07/2022 : Children could be radicalised over summer break, Met police warn parents
Guardian
28/06/2022 : Terrorism and social media focus of Swansea conference
BBC
18/04/2022 : Children coming across far-right material when researching, teachers say
Guardian
14/03/2022 : Boy, 15, charged with terrorism offences, Met Police says
Sky
03/01/2022 : Glorification of Plymouth shooter by ‘incels’ prompts calls for action
Guardian
